Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.  This week, we’re reading Pages 121-151. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingYour June Sip of Coffee + Oodles
Did you miss Coffee and Oodles this week? Here’s our prompt, and a bit more about our process!
Continue readingBook Club: A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Pages 92-121
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.  This week, we’re reading Pages 92-121. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingBook Club Discussion: A Psalm for the Wild Built
You’ve cracked some spines. You’ve ventured out into the wild. Now it’s time to talk about it! Join us for our Book Club discussion on Becky Chambers’ A Psalm for the Wild Built! There’s a ton to discuss here, from the deep ethical questions to cozy feelings towards robots.
Continue readingFresh Ink: Toxic Positivity, Unwelcome Advice from Others, and My Advice to You
We are proud to share the work of our writers here on our blog, including this piece, which is part of a series entitled Fresh Ink. We value the voices of our community members and would love to share your words. If you would like to contribute to our blog here at Cactus Cancer Society, please email christina@cactuscancer.org.
Continue readingBook Club: A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Pages 60-92
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.  This week, we’re reading Pages 60-92. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingThe June 2024 Research Round-Up is Here!
Here at Cactus Cancer Society, we’re always interested in amplifying the voices and experiences of young adults facing cancer, and making sure this population is represented in research. Check out the research opportunities below to see how you can use your story to help others!
Continue readingBook Club: A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Pages 31 – 59
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.  This week, we’re reading Pages 31-59. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingChristina’s Corner: June 2024
June is quite possibly one of my favorite months. There’s Pride, a riotous celebration of love and being who you are. The sunlight lasts until 8:30 at night, and it makes time for so much more time outside – and the garden has surprises yet to be told. Then, the temperatures in my state aren’t yet stiflingly hot, and you can sit outside at night around a campfire and still need a light layer. I will entertain other seasons, but summer will always have my heart.Â
Continue readingBook Club: A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Pages 2 – 30
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.  This week, we’re reading Pages 2-30. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
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